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John at 9:26am 11.25.04
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The diesel indicator on my new 2004 has never worked. The probe has been replaced and recalibrated.
George H260 at 6:41am 11.25.04
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H260 Trailer Extension The first few times I tried to extend the tongue on my H260 trailer it did
Bob Cowgill at 6:17am 11.25.04
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Carol and I got out today in the 216. First time out with the 400 lbs of sandbags next to the center
KEN at 4:47am 11.25.04
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I just got a '72 catlina 22 to bring back to life....after extensive bleaching and pressure washing
Brian at 1:59am 11.25.04
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When I am solo sailing my 170, I find the jib sheet cleats to be a long ways away and hard to work.
Mac22 at 1:14am 11.25.04
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Hey All! I'm ggetting a Mac22 (1978)in a couple of weeks. It has all oroginal rigging. I keep findin
Ed at 12:58am 11.25.04
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I need a boarding ladder for my "winter boat" a 23 ft Coronado. To save space, I'm going to make a
Garth Pearce at 12:57am 11.25.04
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During the last four hurricanes, the wave action appears to have snapped one of the two metal straps
DWall at 11:15pm 11.24.04
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I have a 2000 Hunter 240 with standard tiller steering. Has anyone converted a 240 to wheel steerin
Existentialsailor at 10:31pm 11.24.04
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Any suggestions or pointers on stiffening the deck to bulkhead connections on my Catalina Capri 25?
kehaar at 10:09pm 11.24.04
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I am interested in adding a dodger to our 1979 Hunter 30. I would like to know if there are any pre
Steve22108 at 9:52pm 11.24.04
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Does anyone know the type of cables (33/3300, 6400, etc...) used on a 1978 C30 Atomic 4 throttle/cl
Steve22108 at 9:30pm 11.24.04
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My recently purchased 1978 Catalina 30 had carpet with glue/stick-on on the cabin sole. is there a
Larry Jackel at 8:25pm 11.24.04
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I am considering putting a dripless shaft seal on a new boat. I was told by Hunter that they no lon
Zen at 1:42pm 11.24.04
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Need some info, Im new to sailing and I need to know an easy to boat to learn on around 23". I have
Stu Jackson at 12:27pm 11.24.04
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Like playing Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" every Thanksgiving, I thought you might enjoy this
Gene Gruender at 12:23pm 11.24.04
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For some reason for the last week or more when I use the "recent post" button (24hrs, 2 days, etc) i
howard at 12:15pm 11.24.04
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Our boat was damaged by Hurricane Ivan. Mast broken at welded joint, rudder broken, port side of bo
Allan Lansche at 7:54am 11.24.04
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All, Can anyone give instructions as to how to extend the tongue of my trailer? I have an H260 an
Brian at 6:51am 11.24.04
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I purchased an O'Day 34 recently and it needs a new roller furling, I am current looking at Schafer

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Marine Plywood?
kappykaplan at 4:57pm 02.23.21
That's a nice looking table! :beer:
Marine Plywood?   (3)
Milton.Audas at 4:46pm 02.23.21
I recently updated/replaced my old 80's Formica table. I used a 1/2" marine ply, and covered with an
Beware of BoatUS Insurance
Rick Webb at 4:31pm 02.23.21
In addition to covering salvage make sure your policy covers Pollution Mitigation as well. Some of t
Stem/Keel Repair
dlochner at 4:27pm 02.23.21
@rgranger is an optimist. ;)
No Traveler?
dlochner at 4:26pm 02.23.21
Heard an interview with Bob Perry awhile back and he (in his strait spoken/sarcastic way) said some
No Traveler?
jeepbluetj at 4:23pm 02.23.21
On my old C-30, I think the traveler was my most used sail control, ok, maybe not as much as the gen
No Traveler?
Davidasailor26 at 4:22pm 02.23.21
Beware of BoatUS Insurance
dlochner at 4:20pm 02.23.21
If I read the OP correctly, Corey is not disputing the fact that his coverage was for ACV. His bee
No Traveler?
19thol at 4:12pm 02.23.21
Hey rgranger, that is a pretty fancy tap handle you have there, I'm jealous.
No Traveler?
dlochner at 4:07pm 02.23.21
Given a choice between adjustable Genoa blocks and a traveller, I'd take the adjustable Genoa blocks
Pulls to port under power
pbknowles at 4:04pm 02.23.21
DoB, thanks for your reply post. I was away from the boat and working from memory....you are correc
Larger wheel?
Don S/V ILLusion at 3:47pm 02.23.21
So you are not a fan of a folding wheel? We got rid of those on our boat because it was annoying g
Larger wheel?
daviddp at 3:18pm 02.23.21
You got me thinking. Now the pain has subsided I wonder if 2 or 3 strategically placed (folding/cla
all rope windlass
Captain Larry-DH at 3:12pm 02.23.21
Rule of thumb is one foot of chain per foot of boat. You might find this article helpful. https:/
Headstay too short?
kappykaplan at 3:08pm 02.23.21
Good news! :beer:
Beware of BoatUS Insurance
SFS at 3:05pm 02.23.21
If I read the OP correctly, Corey is not disputing the fact that his coverage was for ACV. His beef
VHF antenna problem
dleckenby at 3:02pm 02.23.21
What made you suspect the connector thus cutting it off? Initially it just looked suspect. The shi
No Traveler?
Alan Gomes at 3:00pm 02.23.21
Legend 40.5 Removing the Traveler
MetricMountie at 3:00pm 02.23.21
Why build a mold, remove the bottom skin and recore it with foam and glass the two pieces back toget
Headstay too short?
Drinky Crow at 2:57pm 02.23.21
Talked to rigger today, (not the guy who was doing the work but the guy who owns company, pretty sur

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